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CONTINUED FROM PAGE B:4 Support at Independence House Independence House in Hyannis sponsors adomestic violence sup- port groupat the office inFalmouth Hospital on Mondaysat 6:30 p.m.; a children's empowerment group on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. at the office in Hyannis; and a self- esteem focus group on Thursdays at the Hyannis office at 5:30 p.m. Call 508-771-6507. Health and well-being programs Cape Cod Healthcare's Cen- ter For Health Education offers classes such as "Kick Butts," a stop-smoking class; "Heart Healthy Eating;" a walking pro- gram; techniques for relaxation of the mind and body; supermarket shopping; and more. To register, call 877-729-7200 or go to www. capecodhealth.org . Hospice education To learn more about just what a hospice is and to be informed about end-of-life services , you can schedule a presentation for your organization by Hospice & Palliative Care of Cape Cod. Call 508-957-0200 , ext. 306. Exercise at the VNA Stop by the Visiting Nurse As- sociation in Dennis on Route 134 to take part in the Young at Heart exercise program. A minimal fee is charged and a doctor 's note is necessary. The program is also offered at the Brewster facility. Call 877-267-7700. Driver Rehabilitation Program Those whose driving ability has been compromised by illness, injury or normal aging are invited to take part in the roadSMART Driver Rehabilitation Program being offered through the Re- habilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands in East Sandwich. Call 508-833-4000. Women's free health screening TheWomen's HealthNetwork of the Visiting Nurse Association of CapeCod incooperation with local health care providers is offering free breast and cervical cancer screening services to uninsured and underinsured low-income women age 40 to 64. Call 888- 557-9994. Dial a line for help Cape Cod Healthcare's mental health arm , Behavioral Health Services of Cape Cod Healthcare, has a one-stop telephone line (888-986-4BHS) allowing easier access to comprehensive mental health services. The service offers help for those dealing with anxiety, depression,substance abuse,and other concerns. VNA has home health technology The Visiting Nurse Associa- tion of Cape Cod offers in-home telemonitoring technology. The Honeywell HomMed monitors collect vital signs including heart rate, blood pressure,oxygen satu- ration and body weight,all inthree minutes. Call 800-631-3900. Adult exercise class in Hyannis Get in shape by joining Live for Life classes offered by the YMCA Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 1 p.m. at the Barnstable Senior Center,825 Falmouth Road in Hyannis. Admission is $25 per month. VNA offers van, interpreters, more The Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod has a 28-foot van that travels throughout the Cape to link underserved individuals and families with health education and preventative screening services. Bloodpressure,cholesterol,blood sugar and more may be tested at the van. Another unique service the VNA offers is interpretation and tele-interpretation in five • languages: Portuguese, Spanish, Haitian Creole, Persian and Ital- ian. Sign up to have a class to get your staff trained in Choke Saver Certification. Stop by the Thriftique thrift shop on Route 28 in the South Yarmouth Plaza near the Registry of Motor Vehicles for bargains. VNA has exercise class and more Join a Young at Heart exercise class for a 10-week run and improve your ticker in just one hour, twice a week. A small fee and doctor 's approval are needed. Senior Care Management Services are offered by the VNA. For an as- sessment of an individual's health care needs, call 877-267-7700. A Young at Heart Senior Weight Training program is held twice a week for 12 weeks. Bereavement groups The Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod Hospice Bereave- ment Program offers a support group designed for men who have lost a loved one. The group meets at the South Dennis office of the VNA, 434 Route 134. A Bereaved Parents Support Group for those who have lost children meets Mondays at 1 p.m. at the VNA, 67 Ter Heun Drive in Falmouth where volunteers will be available for child care of other children in the family. Other bereavement support groups include loss of a pet,parent,grandchild,friend and many others. Call 800-978-0838 for details. Alzheimer's support in Dennis Eagle Pond Rehabilitation and Living Center of South Dennis hosts an Alzheimer 's Support Group onthe second Wednesday of the month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Call 508-385-6034. Parents helping parents Parents Helping Parents, a self-help support group, offers free weekly meetings for parents to share understanding, informa- tion , and ideas. The Hyannis meetings are held Wednesday evenings. The group is looking for volunteers with good interper- sonal skills. Training is available. Call 800-882-1250. Cancer support in Mashpee Cape Cod Healthcare has a Liv- ing With Cancer education support group that meets Tuesdays at the Mashpee Health Center, 5 Indus- trial Road. Call 508-539-6215. Breastfeeding Center offerings The Center for Breastfeeding, 327 Quaker Meetinghouse Road in East Sandwich , offers free lactation counseling, yoga for babies and tots, a Mom's Club, pumps and supplies, a program to learn to sign with your baby, sing-alongs and more. "Mothers and Multiples," for those with, or expecting, twins or more, meets the last Friday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon. Call 888-890- 2229. Support group for smokers Join the Dennis Free at Last Group, a support group for smok- ers who want to quit. It meets Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. at the West Dennis Graded School- house on School Street. Experience Reiki, free A free Reiki clinic is held every third Thursday of the month at the Center for HealingTnerapies/Reiki By the Sea, 15 West Bay Road in Osterville. No appointments are necessary for this light hand treatment geared to relieve pain, stress and mental distress. Call 508-888-7788. Alzheimer's services at county The Barnstable County Alzheim- er's Collaborative offers a program called Safe Return for those with Alzheimer 's disease and their families. Safe Return is a 24-hour database registry operated by the Alzheimer 's Association. Call 508-375-6043 for information or to register a loved one. Support on bipolar disorder A support group for parents and caregivers of children and adolescents with bipolar disorder meets on the second Wednesday of the month at Falmouth Hospital in the Faxon 2 basement from 7 to 8 p.m. Call 508-548-5300. Get connected Community Connections (34 Main St. in Orleans , 50 Long Pond Drive in South Yarmouth andSummerfield Park inMashpee) provides comprehensive services to help people with disabilities lead active lives. There are openings for daytime programs ,community and social activities and more. Also available are handicap-ac- cessible vans for transportation to Boston and Cape hospitals. Call 800-308-1321 . ext. 130. Fitness programs at Y The YMCA Cape Cod in West Barnstable is offering three fitness programs: cardio kickboxing on Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.; an abs, cardio, glutes and stretch class on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m. and a professional massage class on Tuesdays, by appointment. Call Dianne Francis at 508-362-6500, ext. 106. Help for hard of hearing Members of Self Help for the Hard of Hearing (SHHH) meet the last Saturday of the month at the CORD building, across from the Toyota dealership, on Route 132 in Hyannis. A social hour gets things going at 9:30 a.m., followed by the 10 a.m. meeting, during which there is always a speaker. Annual membership dues are $10 and newcomers are welcome. Self-help for sight loss monthly A sight loss self-help support group meets the second Tuesday of the month at the Unitarian Church of Barnstable , Route 6A. at 11 a.m. Center offers parenting classes Parents with children up to 6 years old are invited to sign up for a free , eight-week series of classes that covers communi- cation , developmental issues, understanding temperament , parenting sty les , discipline and more. The classes , being held at the Lyndon Lorusso Center for Children and Families , 206 Breeds Hill Rd. in Hyannis , begin at 6:30 p.m. A pizza dinner is served at 6 p.m. Call 508-775- 6240. Help for food addicts in Sandwich Men and women experiencing anorexia , bulimia and overeat- ing are invited to attend free meetings of Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Sundays at 9:30 a.m. at the Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape & Islands, 311 Service Rd. in Sandwich and Mondays at 7 p.m. at the Centerville community center . 524 Mam St. Pediconnections at VNA The Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod has introduced a program designed to provide assistance, teaching and care to children and their families. The ser- vice providing information on com- munity resources, support groups, medical information and more is free. Call 888-557-9994. 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